Everybody Starts Somewhere

First day back on the weights today... ugh. We did all compound movements, and the workout was only 35 minutes. I'm so tired and I can feel the soreness already. Here's what we did:

3x10 Front Squats (65lbs)
3x10 Shoulder front raises (10lbs each hand)
     Superset 3x10 Bicep curls (10lbs each hand)
3x10 Bbell bentover row (45, 65, 65)
     Superset 3x5 Chin-ups (assisted cause I still can't do a pull-up or chin-up)
2x20 Side bends
3x12 Bent Knee Raises

I'm so weak now! I'm trying not to get too disappointed with myself by comparing where I'm at now with where I've been in the past. That's a very thin line, and somewhat dangerous thing to do, because it's very easy to go too far and just get discouraged. It's important to remember that life happens and everyone has to start somewhere. Wherever you may have been in the past with your physical fitness and strength has a lot to do with everything else that was going on in your life at the time, and that may not be as important to you now as it was then. If during college you just wanted to be big and strong then great. If now you want to focus on functionality of your joints and muscles, and being cardio fit, then your training will be completely different. If you want to get back to where you were when you were younger then do the training and put in the time needed to get back to that point. And remember, EVERYBODY STARTS SOMEWHERE.

Anywho, also did a 3 mile run today. A few more hills in todays run. 5 mile trail run yesterday with the pup and little hills.

From a weekend run.

Also a weekend run. Not as enjoyable as running in a park, but it's nice to finally see some change in the leaves.

Our new squat rack!

I forgot to mention that we bought a squat rack for the garage! Now none of us really have an excuse to not lift. All the weight exercises we'll be doing incorporates exactly what you see in the his picture:
Open Squat Rack
1 Olympic Bar
1 set 45s, 35s, 25s, 10s, 2.5s
2 sets 5s

The holidays are quickly approaching. I know how good the holiday treats can be, trust me! Stay focused and keep your goals in mind! It's tough, but keep it up!